NEIL Jones has revealed he "can't stop smiling" as he returned to work just days after his girlfriend gave birth.
Strictly pro Neil, 41, and former Love Island contestant Chyna Mills, 24, welcomed their first baby together this week.
Neil Jones has revealed he "can't stop smiling" after becoming a dadCredit: BBCAnd during tonight's episode of the BBC ballroom show, the West Germany-born star broke his silence on becoming a dad.
Host Claudia Winkleman had said, "Congratulations, you have a brand new baby girl," to which he replied, "I can't stop smiling!"
Neil then joked, "It's better than a 10 from Craig!"
What Ola and James Jordan really ate and did to shed 7stNeil and and Chyna revealed their little bundle of joy had entered the world on Instagram, making them a family of three.
Sharing an adorable black and white snap of their baby's feet, Chyna wrote: "Our hearts are so full."
Neil added: "She’s everything."
Their followers immediately rushed to congratulate them, with one saying: "Ahhhhh amazing!! Congratulations guys"
While another one wrote: "Ahhh congratulations to you both!"
The happy couple - who got engaged earlier this year - revealed they were pregnant with their first child in April.
Neil and Chyna officially started dating last September, after she caught his eye when she starred in Love Island just a few months earlier.
He is said to have enjoyed watching the ITV2 hit while on the Strictly Come Dancing tour bus.
Strictly pro Neil and his girlfriend Chyna Mills welcomed their first baby this weekThe happy couple started dating last yearCredit: mr_njonesofficial/ Instagram